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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.78, 1,496.88 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.78, 1,496.88 and 304.43 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.78 : 1,496.88 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.78/1,496.88 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.78x = 1,496.88 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.78x = 455,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,700.32/997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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